Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology

Alexander V. Kabanov

Biography

Alexander V. Kabanov is affiliated to Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.  His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.  

Research Interest

Dr. Kabanov’s research focuses on polymeric micelles, DNA/polycation complexes, block ionomer complexes and nanogels for delivery of small drugs, nucleic acids and proteins that considerably influenced current ideas and approaches in drug delivery and nanomedicine. His work led to first-in-man polymeric micelle drug (SP1049C) to treat cancer, which successfully completed Phase II clinical trial and is under further evaluation. He co-founded Supratek Pharma, Inc. (Montreal, Canada), which develops therapeutics for cancer and Neuro10-9, Inc. (Chapel Hill, NC) focusing on diseases of the central nervous system (CNS).